Vero Voce kids jump right into ‘Jungle Book’ adaptation
Get ready to groove to the swingin' sounds of the jungle. Vero Voce presents "Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS" Feb. 23-24 at its theater in St. Charles. Performances are at...
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Old and new share stage at Fox Country Players’ ‘Night of Broadway’
When it was time to select a theme for this year’s concert, Fox Country Players Director Meg McGarry found it in the calendar. “I just decided to go ahead and...
Generations come together in Elgin’s ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’
Does Grandma really know best? That’s what Nick begins to wonder when his grandparents try to stop him from leaving town. “These New Jersey grandparents live a couple of doors...
Aurora, Naperville, Elgin schedule Black History Month events
In honor of Black History Month, a variety of events and programs are scheduled throughout the area to celebrate the role of African-Americans in shaping our nation and culture. Aurora...
Sinfonietta MLK concert features Waubonsie choir
While the Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert is an annual tradition for the Chicago Sinfonietta, this year’s event will mark a milestone for the orchestra. “For the first time...
‘God Sees Dog’ shows Peanuts-like characters in new light
Even the Peanuts gang has to grow up sometime. At least that’s the premise of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” an “unauthorized parody” presented by Natural Blonde...
Magical Starlight brings something different to stage with ‘Tarzan’
While it seems Tarzan and friends fly through the jungle with the greatest of ease, it’s actually a highly coordinated and professionally trained affair. “Our set designer is very meticulous...
‘Silent Sky’ tells story of behind-the-scenes science stars
Would you sacrifice one part of life for another? That’s just what women like Henrietta Leavitt did at the dawn of the 20th century. And by doing so, made history....
Arcada offers silent film series
Jay Warren remembers exactly when he became a fan of silent films. He was a teenager watching television, and happened to stumble upon “The Toy That Grew Up” on WTTW....
BoDeans return to Arcada stage
Good things are coming to the Arcada. BoDeans will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. “It’s become a bit of tradition to come...